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  • Mental health group hosts program

    FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Collaborative Support Programs of New Jersey, a statewide mental health organization, recently kicked off a series of presentations-panel discussions on various viewpoints within the mental health provider community with "Think Outside of the Box." According to a press release from the organization, Dr. Loren Mosher, a psychiatrist who resigned from the American…

  • Traffic stop results in wanted man’s arrest

    MANALAPAN — Police officers arrested an individual wanted in Somerset County following a motor vehicle stop on Wilson Avenue at 10:28 a.m. June 24. Police said when the stop was made because the vehicle had a cracked windshield and neither of the two people in it were wearing seatbelts, the individual driving the vehicle gave…

  • Residents cite concerns at Knob Hill development

    By Kathy Baratta Residents cite concerns at Knob Hill development KATHY BARATTA Residents of Knob Hill, Route 33, Manalapan, discuss their concerns about the stagnation of water in the housing development’s retention basin (pictured) with Mayor Stuart Moskovitz (second from left) and Township Committeewoman Mary Cozzolino (third from left). MANALAPAN — The builder of the…

  • Police investigating incendiary devices

    Police investigating incendiary devices FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Police are still investigating the case of two incendiary devices found in the backyard of an Alexander Avenue residence. Author-ities responded to a home on Alexander Avenue at 6:47 p.m. June 25 after a resident called police to report the presence of the items. A police report described…

  • There’s no movie magic for victims of thefts

    There’s no movie magic for victims of thefts FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — These days, all of the action at the Loews Metro-plex theaters at Freehold Raceway Mall isn’t confined to the big screen. There seems to be plenty of activity in the auditorium, and not of the type that is pleasing to patrons. In an ongoing…

  • Bill Nye the Science Guy

    The first day of camp, June 26, was a special one for youngsters at YMCA Camp Arrowhead, Marlboro, as TV host "Bill Nye the Science Guy" (pictured) paid a visit along with Congressman Rush Holt and conducted experiments for the campers.

  • Stone carving a view on artist’s heritage Franco Minervini creates lasting images

    By jodi swain Stone carving a view on artist’s heritage Franco Minervini creates lasting images With skill, precision and a steady hand as his guide, stone carver Franco Minervini creates a work of art. AA proud Italian-American, Franco Minervini uses sculpture and then some to highlight his heritage. "All I’ve ever tried to do is…

  • Marlboro closer to goal of buying hospital land Twp. allowed time to explore feasibility of purchasing site

    By bob fleming Marlboro closer to goal of buying hospital land Twp. allowed time to explore feasibility of purchasing site MMarlboro municipal officials are expressing optimism that the township may own the title to the former Marlboro Psychiatric Hospital property, Route 520, by the end of the year. Last week, representatives of the Statehouse Commission…

  • New reports boost number of slashings

    HOWELL — Police have updated the number of tire slashings that occurred overnight on June 7-8 in the Ramtown section of the township. Police initially reported that tires on 24 cars in Howell and 24 cars just over the border in Brick Township had been slashed during the evening hours of June 7 and early…